Creative cooks are constantly coming up with new sandwich recipes that focus on what’s on the inside, but these creations start from the outside, replacing go-to sandwich buns with unusual alternatives.
As gluten is a real buzzword now when it comes to health, some of these recipes even ditch bread entirely in favor of vegetable-based wraps and containers. However, there are still plenty of bizarre sandwiches that swap out bread for crusts made from noodles, cereal and bacon that will appeal to junk food lovers.
As wacky as these sandwiches may seem, some of these novel ideas have even proven to be viable at a commercial level, like Wendy’s Pretzel Bun and Dunkin’ Donuts’ Breakfast Sandwich, which is naturally made from two donuts.
41 Radically Revamped Sandwiches
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Hybrid Beef-Pastry Sandwiches
The Double Bacon Waffle Burger is a Breakfast and Dinner Combined
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Gooey Grilled Cheese Rolls
This Quick Dish Recipe Redesigns a Scrumptious Classic Sandwich
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Grilled Fruit Sandwiches
The Watermelon Cheese Bites by Brit & Co. is Refreshingly Delightful
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Dessert Breakfast Sandwiches
Dunkin' Donuts's New Donut Breakfast Sandwich is Sweet and Savory
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Bacon Pretzel Sandwiches
This 'Noble Pig' Grilled Cheese Has Your Daily Dose of Grease
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Cheesy Inside-Out Sandwiches
These Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are Delightfully Different
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Clashing Cultural Cuisines
The Sushi Groove Sushi Burger is an East Meets West Creation
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Disguised Stacked Lunches
The Layered Sandwich Cake is Savory Despite its Sweet Profile
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Superfluously Cheesy Sandwiches
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich is Made Entirely of Cheese
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Nifty Noodle Sandwiches
This Ramen Sandwich is a Concoction Perfect for Cash-Strapped Students
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Wicker-Woven Pork Sandwiches
The Bacon Weave Grilled Cheese is a Guaranteed Heart Attack
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Precious Pastry Mash-Ups
These Doughnut Macarons are the Perfect Hybrid of Two Stellar Desserts
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Velveteen Cookie Sandwiches
The Red Velvet with White Chocolate Ganache Cookie is Drool-Worthy
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Heart-Stopping Bunless Burgers
This Tower of Cheese, Meat and Bacon is for the Hardcore Meateater
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Cucumber-Enclosed Sandwiches
The Make the Best of Everything Sub Recipe is Great for Snacking
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Holiday Supper Sandwiches
The Grilled Cheese Social 'Thanks'gibbons' Glamorizes Leftovers
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Camouflage Whoopie Pies
The 'Life is Sweets' Blog Creates Magical-Looking Treats
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Gourmet Hybrid Hoagies
This Roasted Strawberry Brie Chocolate Grilled Cheese is Decadent
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Spaghetti-Themed Burgers
This Burger Replaces the Bun with Fried Spaghetti Noodles
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Croissant Hybrid Bread Loaves
This Croissant is Made in the Shape of a Bread Loaf
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Sloppy Fromage Sandwiches
This ‘Grilled Cheese Social’ Creation Incorporates a Meaty S
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Porky Dessert Sandwiches
Bacon Weave S'mores Puts a Salty Twist on the Campfire Cookout Staple
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Veggie-Built Bread
This Spinach Carb Creation Will Allow You to Enjoy Sandwiches Guilt-Free
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Flavorful Veggie Sliders
Garden Sliders are a Refreshing Party Snack
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Cereal-Infused Sandwiches
This Cheerios Sandwich Puts the Breakfast Cereal in a New Form
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Simply Savoury Brunch Sandwiches
The Waffle BLT Combines Breakfast and Lunch into One Yummy Brunch
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Sandwiched Fall Confections
Serve Oatmeal Pumpkin Sandwich Cookie Concoctions for Thanksgiving
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Booze-Infused Sandwiches
The 'Salumé Panini Shop' Lets You Get Drunk From Eating
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Savory Soup Sandwiches
The French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich Tastes Like the Bistro Classic
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Sandwich-Inspired S'mores
The Peanut Butter & Jelly S’mores are Perfect for the Long We
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Breakfast-Infused Hamburgers
The Eggs Benedict Burger by DudeFoods is Savory and Delectable
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Gourmet Breakfast Sandwiches
The Brie and Blueberry Waffle Grilled Cheese is Perfect for Brunch
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Stacked Antipasti Sandwiches
The Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Recipe Includes Appetizers
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Fruit-Filled Veggie Sandwiches
The 'Edible Perspective' Avocado, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Snack
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Remixed Sandwich Desserts
The Fluffernutter Donut from Dough is Delectable
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Pizza-Packed Paninis
This Kitchen Treaty Grilled Cheese is Full-Loaded with Fromage
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Bird-Flavored Ice Cream Sandwiches
The Infamous Pet Bird Ice Cream is Now Offered in Sandwich Form
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Calorific Chocolate Breakfasts
This Epic Meal Time Chocolate Breakfast Packs Over 8,000 Calories
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Bold Breakfast Hybrids
Pecan Pie French Toast is a Sinfully Sweet Early Morning Treat
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Nutty Sandwich Nacho Dishes
This Delicious Nachos Recipe From FOODBEAST calls for PB&J
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Towering Breakfast Creations
The Seven-Layer Breakfast Sandwich is a Deliciously Tall Morning Meal
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Low-Carb Dinner Buns
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Munchies-Satisfying Sandwiches
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Grilled Breakfast Sandwiches
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Munchies-Curing Sandwiches
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Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Pineapple-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
Jollibee is Adding a New Aloha Chicken Sandwich
Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses
A Friendly Bread Makes Premium, Convenient Frozen Sandwiches
Heat-and-Eat Toasts
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Grab-and-Go Waffle Sandwiches
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Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches
These Mini Cookie Sandwiches Are Free Of Dairy and Gluten
Korean-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches
Mary Brown’s Just Dropped the Korean-Inspired K-Crunch Sandwich
Extra-Cunchy Chicken Sandwiches
Popeyes is Testing Out a New Signature Hot Crispy Sandwich
Coleslaw-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
KFC is Testing Out a New Spicy Slaw Chicken Sandwich
Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches
Blue Bunny & Stuffed Puffs Teamed Up to Reinvent a Campfire Classic
Double-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches
KFC is Introducing a New Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich
Healthy Egg White Wraps
egglife's Sweet Cinnamon Egg White Wraps are Tasty and Guilt-Free
Seasonal Spring Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Created the New Easter Bunny & Patrick Sandwich
Crispy QSR Club Sandwiches
The Chick-fil-A Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich is Being Tested
Muslim Sourdough Bakeries
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Gluten-Free Breakfast Biscuits
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Upcycled Ingredient Crackers
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Coronation-Themed British Sandwiches
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French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches
White Castle is Testing Out New French Toast Sliders in Ohio
Graham Cracker Sandwich Cookies
Crumbl's New Graham Cracker Fudge Sandwich Cookie is Like a S'more
Nashville-Spiced Chicken Sandwiches
Wawa’s New Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich Has Arrived
Texas Toast BLT Sandwiches
Whataburger is Offering Its Take on a Classic with Its New BLT
Asian-Themed Burger Debuts
White Castle Introduces the New Asian-Inspired Flavors for its Sliders
Cultivated Chicken Breakfast Sandwiches
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Plant-Based Crab Cake Sandwiches
PLNT Burger Teamed Up with Mind Blown for a Summer Sandwich
Crispy QSR Chicken Burgers
The Habit Burger Grill Unveils the New 'Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich'
Hot Sauce-Infused Sourdough Sandwiches
Schlotzsky's Fresh Baked Bread is Infused with Hot Sauce
Savory Sourdough Sandwich Melts
Panera Launches the New 'Sourdough Melts' in Two Varieties
Faux Meat Chicken Sandwiches
Plnt Burger's Crispy Chik’n Sandwich Features a Meati Crispy Cutlet
Nutrient-Packed Bakery Products
These Grains Almighty Functional Breads Come in Two Varieties
Vegan-Friendly Brioche Buns
The New La Brea Bakery Brioche Bun is Totally Plant-Based
Free-From Frozen Jelly Sandwiches
SunButter Jammies Have an Allergen-Free Recipe
Free-From Birthday Cake Cookies
Bisco’s by CRAVE are Made Without the Top 14 Allergens
Beignet Bun Burgers
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Kimchi Grilled Cheese Tutorials
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Breakfast-Ready Doner Wraps
German Doner Kebab's New Breakfast Menu Includes a Big Breakfast Wrap
Sliced Avocado Breads
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Wing Brand Chicken Sandwiches
Wing Snob is Introducing New Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
Hybrid Mashup Snack Donuts
Hostess HoneyBun Donettes Combine Two Signature Products
Double Sourdough Bun Burgers
Jack in the Box Has Just Unveiled the New Double Bacon Sourdough Jack
Leftover Sandwich Campaigns
The Hellmanns' 'Between 2 Slices' Campaign Tackles Food Waste
Plant-Based Olive Breads
TOUS les JOURS Now Offers a Multi-Grain Loaf and Olive Basil Loaf
Bake-in-Pack Sandwich Products
The Country Choice Savour It Range Prioritizes Convenient Cuisine
Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
TGI Fridays Just Added a New Pork Belly Banh Mi Sandwich
Egg Mousse Breakfast Sandwiches
Joe & The Juice Just Unveiled a New Eggcado Breakfast Sandwich
Chili Pepper Chicken Sandwiches
Casey’s Just Added a New Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Clean-Ingredient Bread Labels
Base Culture Just Launched Its New Simply Bread Line
Savory Breakfast Sanwiches
Wendy’s Adds New Savory English Muffin Sandwiches to Breakfast Lineup
Fiery Vietnamese Sandwiches
Hannah's Bretzel Just Introduced the New Fire Banh Mi
Plant-Based Rib Sandwiches
Native Foods Just Unveiled a Vegan Rib Sandwich Called 'The VeggRib'
Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Native Foods is Serving Up a New Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Freshly Added Breakfast Wraps
BK Breakfast Wraps Now Arrive in 3 New Variations
Burger-Inspired Breakfast Menus
These Shake Shack Breakfast Sandwiches are Arriving in the UK
Crunchy Teriyaki Sub Sandwiches
The Subway Canada Teriyaki Crunch Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Extra-Meaty Breakfast Sandwiches
McDonald's Mighty Breakfast Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Bagel-Flavored Whole Grain Wraps
Angelic Bakehouse Has New Sprouted Whole Grain Everything Wraps
Middle Eastern Cuisine-Inspired Wraps
These New Subway Wraps are Made with Lavash-Style Flatbread
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Gluten-Free Egg Patties
Veggies Made Great Now Offers New Veggie-Infused Egg Patties
Italian Salad-Inspired Sandwiches
Hoof's Caprese Sandwich Remixes the Classic Summer Appetizer
Limited-Edition Meatless Sandwiches
PLNT Burger's Chik’n Parm Promotes Sustainable Choices
Low-Carb Easter Buns
SRSLY's Not Cross Buns are "Happier Than Any Bun"
Artisanal Foodservice Burger Buns
These Ace Bakery Artisan Burger Buns Come in Six Varieties
Deep-Fried Pickle-Topped Sandwiches
The Roy Rogers Restaurants Wild Dill Sandwich is Savory
French Toast Bagel Sandwiches
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Hearty Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Jimmy John's Has a New House-Made Chicken Salad & Bacon Sandwich
Lunch-Inspired QSR Breakfast Sandwiches
The Wendy's Egg BLT is Arriving for Breakfast in Canada
Flaky Croissant Breads
Thomas' Croissant Bread Has 72 Layers in Each Loaf
Restaurant-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches
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Everything Bagel Spice Sandwiches
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Seasoning-Topped Burger Buns
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BLT Croissant Sandwiches
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Tart Chicken Salad Sandwiches
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Melty Sourdough Sandwiches
Checkers & Rally’s is Serving Up Three New Bacon Sourdough Melts
Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Remixes Ice Cream Sandwiches with Stroopwafel
Keto Hot Cross Buns
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Sauerkraut-Topped Pastrami Sandwiches
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Customizable Sandwich Shop Menus
Which Wich Just Unveiled Its New Bag to the Future Menu
Super Spicy Squid Sandwiches
The Dom Dom Burger Squid Devil Burger Comes on an All-Black Bun
Foodservice-Ready Brioche Baked Goods
The Gonnella Baking Company is Introducing New Buns
Philly-Style Chicken Sandwiches
Burger King is Testing Out a New Philly Chicken Sandwich
Pillowy Tropical Burger Buns
Wonder Hawaiian Buns Bring Island Taste to the Mainland
Ultra-Fresh Deli Meals
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Ultra-Convenient QSR Breakfast Wraps
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Crispy Cheesy Waffles
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Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
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Premium QSR Cajun Sandwiches
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Texas-Style Pastrami Sandwiches
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Waffle-Based Chicken Sandwiches
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Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
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4/20-Celebrating Sandwiches
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Egg-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
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Toaster Waffle Chicken Sandwiches
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Plant-Powered Steak Sandwiches
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Chef-Curated Toasted Sandwiches
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Housemade Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Erbert & Gerbert’s is Adding the New Bornk Tuna Sandwich
Commute-Themed Breakfast Sandwiches
Corner Bakery Has a New Commuter Croissant for Early Mornings
Breakfast Croissant BLT Sandwiches
Wendy's Egg BLT is Making its Debut at Locations in Canada
Vietnamese Sandwich-Inspired Tacos
Tacodeli Has Just Added a New Banh Mi Taco for Spring
Greek Cuisine Sub Sandwiches
The Quiznos Big Fat Greek Sub is Available in Canada
Pizza-Inspired Submarine Sandwiches
Blimpie Pizza Subs Come in Two Varieties
Convenience Retailer Ciabatta Sandwiches
Wawa Ciabatta Sandwiches Come in Five Varieties
Jalapeño-Topped Brisket Sandwiches
Cowboy Chicken Just Dropped a Juicy New Brisket Sandwich
Spicy-sweet Chicken Sandwiches
Bruxie's New Honey Hot Chicken Sandwich Brings the Heat & the Sweet
Caprese Salad-Inspired Sandwiches
The Italiano Blimp and the Caprese Blimp Have Arrived at Blimpie
Dedicated Italian Sandwich Bistros
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Pickle Fry Chicken Sandwiches
Roy Rogers Has Just Added the Savory Wild Dill Chicken Sandwich